Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you strengthen muscles that are being treated with botox? can i increase the strength of neck muscles being treated with botox for chronic pain?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Talk with your treating doctor to see if the amount of Botox can be reduced. Also, request neck exercises to strengthen the neck and surrounding areas like the upper back. Botox is often used to treat muscle spasms and for cosmetic purposes. Chronic use can lead to atrophy of the muscles, a condition which is usually reversible. See link: https://academic.oup.com/asj/article/36/4/482/2613920
Answered 9/16/2021
0 views
Yes, your muscles can be strengthened by exercise. See a physical therapist and design a custom program to fit your needs. McKenzie Neck Exercise Protocol may be a possible successful approach.
Answered 9/16/2021
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Read(wikipedia) that cremaster muscle can experience spasms/cramps which can b chronic& debilitating in adlt males, treatment may involve botox, true?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I get Botox in my neck/shoulders and I swear it gives me more tightness. Could that also affect my TMJ since those areas are close? Its worse now.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible that the botox which I had in my neck is a permanent injury since it's almost 9 months and I'm still unable to swallow?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My neck is always stiff and in pain I also suffer from intractable migraines I am getting Botox treatments any suggestion to help both?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have veginismus. would botox help? many Drs say that botox toxin injection will release the Virginias spasming and help the virginas muscles relax
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Was treated with botox in neck to help with dowager's hump, and muscle weekness. It has not helped but made it a lot worse. Anything i can do?
Is it possible for Botox to not work for some? I got it in my neck and my muscles actually feel tighter and more uncomfortable than before.
Debil. migraines, clear MRI, small bulging disk, neck inj with short term + results, scheduled for Botox, muscles hurt always Tylenol (acetaminophen) 4 4x a day Help!
Hello Im 29 female. After I did forehead botox Ive got sore throat and severe leg muscles and joints Pain, does botox has relation to any of these? What should I do? Does it goes away by itself? Thanks
Ive gotten botox in neck (SCM) for several years. Also have been sedentary for 6ish years. Trying to start running, but afterwards my neck muscles are shot. Can I gain strength in neck muscles over time even with botox treatment? Will it improve?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
